The Living Stones of Cairo (Paperback, illustrated edition)

This work presents a series of pen and ink sketches of historic Cairene architecture, made by a single artist over a period of ten years. The accompanying text presents the monuments as part of a larger cultural, social and historical continuum, placing the buildings in human perspective. In Cairo, the reflection of human drama in architecture is particularly apparent; this book highlights such drama through character sketches of the rivalries, family relationships, intrigues and alliances between the patrons and builders of the medieval city. Cross-references to other sketches in the book draw the captions together into a narrative that reflects the intricate relationships between the buildings, their founders, and their neighbourhoods. The book is designed to enhance the enjoyment of the involved traveller who strives to make the encounter with another culture more meaningful and shift their perspective from the "exotic" to the familiar.

General

Imprint:	The American University In Cairo Press
Country of origin:	Egypt
Release date:	December 1999
First published:	March 2001
Authors:	Jaroslaw Dobrowolski
Dimensions:	254 x 229 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	120
Edition:	illustrated edition
ISBN-13:	978-977-424-632-6
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > General Books > Humanities > History > World history > 500 to 1500 Books > Humanities > History > African history > General Books > History > African history > General Books > History > World history > 500 to 1500
LSN:	977-424-632-2
Barcode:	9789774246326

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